Build a Thick, Long‑Lasting Clover Plot with the 1‑2 Bundle

Looking for a more innovative way to plant clover—one that saves time, money, and cuts herbicide needs? Our 1‑2 Clover Planting Bundle is a strategic two‑step planting system designed to deliver lush, resilient ground cover with minimal maintenance. It features cold-hardy black oats, multiple clover species, and nutrient-dense chicory—all selected to work synergistically in diverse planting conditions.

Whether you're managing walking paths, logging roads, fire breaks, orchards, or full‑scale food plots, this system is built to perform.

Step 1 – Fast‑Establishing Black Oats + Clover & Chicory Mix

Included in your first bag: 22.5 lbs total
- 9 lbs of perennial clovers and chicory
- 13.5 lbs of cold-hardy black oats

This early blend includes:
- Cold-tolerant black oats that establish quickly, suppress weeds naturally, build biomass, and reduce herbicide needs
- Clover + chicory mix starting its perennial life under the protective canopy

The oats act as a nurse crop, sheltering slower-starting perennials from environmental stress and weed competition. As the oats degrade, they improve soil structure and microbial health naturally.

Step 2 – Spring Frost Seeding with Clover & Chicory

In late winter or early spring, broadcast the 6 lb bag of Premium Clover+, which also includes perennial clovers and chicory. This “frost seeding” step:

- Boosts plot density and longevity
- Utilizes natural soil freeze-thaw cycles—no tillage needed
- Adds deep-rooted chicory to enhance drought resilience and nutrient cycling

With 15 total pounds of clover and chicory, you’re creating a resilient, multi-year forage system that’s easy to maintain and built to last.

Versatile Use Cases

Use Case | Benefit

Food plots                    | High-protein forage with reduced herbicide inputs
Trails & logging roads  | Durable cover that resists erosion
Fire breaks                     | Dense, low-maintenance vegetation
Orchards & buffer zone | Nitrogen-fixing cover supporting tree health

Core Benefits

✅ Includes clover & chicory in both stages
✅ Reduced herbicide needs via nurse crop and perennial coverage
✅ Cold-hardy black oats deliver biomass and weed suppression
✅ Simple frost seeding = dense stands without tillage
✅ Soil health improved through organic matter and root diversity
✅ Broad coverage of 1–1.25 acres per bundle

Planting Guide

1. Fall or early spring – Broadcast 22.5 lb mix (9 lb clover/chicory + 13.5 lb oats)
2. Grow-in period – Oats provide canopy and biomass while perennials establish
3. Late winter or early spring – Frost-seed 6 lb Premium Clover+ (with chicory)
4. Maintenance – Light mowing to encourage regrowth and suppress weeds

Final Thoughts

The 1‑2 Clover Planting Bundle is more than seed—it’s a regenerative planting system designed for durability and performance. Pairing fast annuals with persistent perennials, this blend delivers a thick, long‑lasting clover and chicory stand with reduced herbicide needs, improved soil, and diverse forage that works across a variety of land uses.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It—Here’s the Science

1.      1. Cornell Small Farms – Nurse Cropping White Clover:
   “Nurse crops such as oats and buckwheat can help white clover develop into a lush cover…” (https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/projects/pasture/forage-establishment/)

2.      2. SARE – Crimson Clover & Oats Companion:
   “Crimson clover grows well in mixtures with small grains… An oats crop is a frequent companion…” (https://www.sare.org/publications/manage-insects-on-your-farm/crimson-clover/)

3.      3. MSU Extension – Crimson Clover Growth & Support:
   “Crimson clover has fast spring growth, shade tolerance… supports perennial stand establishment…” (https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/cover_crop_profiles_crimson_clover)

4.      4. Oregon State University – Crimson Clover Benefits:
   “Crimson clover reseeding potential in perennial systems… weed suppression… builds soil organic matter.” (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/em-8691-crimson-clover)

5.      5. OSU Research – Clover Nurse Crop for Birdsfoot Trefoil:
   “Annual clover and red clover nurse crops supported the growth of perennial legumes like birdsfoot trefoil.” (https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2134/agronj2002.2035)

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